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The church dates back to the founding of '''Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church''' in [[1906]]. A second congregation, the '''Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church''', was organized in [[1933]]. The two merged in [[1953]] to form the present cathedral church. | The church dates back to the founding of '''Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church''' in [[1906]]. A second congregation, the '''Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church''', was organized in [[1933]]. The two merged in [[1953]] to form the present cathedral church. | ||
In [[1972]] the Cathedral's Ladies' Philoptochos Society began hosting an annual "[[Greek Festival]]" to showcase traditional cuisine and culture and to raise funds for local charities. | In [[1972]] the Cathedral's Ladies' Philoptochos Society began hosting an annual "[[Birmingham Greek Festival]]" to showcase traditional cuisine and culture and to raise funds for local charities. | ||
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Revision as of 12:31, 6 December 2017
Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral is a Greek Orthodox church at 307 19th Street South in downtown Birmingham. The current dean is Paul Costopoulos.
The church dates back to the founding of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in 1906. A second congregation, the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, was organized in 1933. The two merged in 1953 to form the present cathedral church.
In 1972 the Cathedral's Ladies' Philoptochos Society began hosting an annual "Birmingham Greek Festival" to showcase traditional cuisine and culture and to raise funds for local charities.